THE BEST is a feature-length documentary directed by Miguel Ernesto Yusty, The film tells the story of Luis Eduardo Hernández, "El Mulato," a talented salsa dancer who struggles to succeed in Cali, a dangerous city where opportunities for a good life are scarce. By winning competitions, avoiding temptations, and listening to his friends, who are his mentors, he rises so high that, alongside Jennifer Lopez, he becomes the star of the Super Bowl halftime show and is recognized as the best dancer in the world.

The documentary follows the different stages of Mulato's life. Viewers witness how salsa and dance entered his life from childhood and how, in his adolescence, art steered him away from crime. Later, the film shows his rise as an international dancer and choreographer, culminating in his performance at the Super Bowl alongside Jennifer Lopez. Finally, it depicts the culmination of his preparations for a tour in Canada, a feat that, for the sake of the narrative, is portrayed as nearly impossible.

Alongside the Mulato's biography, the film shows his daily life and the preparations for his Canadian tour. The narrative maintains a steady pace thanks to the alternation between these two main storylines. Another point of interest is created by... viknasvit the subplots that tell the stories of the dancers and disciples of the Mulatto.